Sigma
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
 vs
Pentax SMC
DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:4.3 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
Help
 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly shorter 71 mm vs 83 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Slightly lighter 320 g vs 475 g
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Pentax SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED Learn more about
the Pentax DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fisheye Both are fisheye lenses Help
Extremely wide circular images
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k:10 mm
DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED:17 mm

Compared to fisheye lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Pentax SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R

Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R

Lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the XF 14mm f/2.8 R vs the SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL

Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL

Wide angle lens

$897
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL vs the SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$5,350
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 vs the SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Length Longer
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED

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